Approx. 1 hour

Spring (April/May) is the best time to peacefully sight-see around France as the summer months become more crowded, whilst Autumn (September/October) are harvest time for wineries, making it the perfect time to taste locally-produced wine and learn about how it’s made.

Depending on which part of France you are heading to, a weekend is ideal for a city break, whilst 7 days is enough to explore the most of one region.

English, French, German

Not required

France’s National Dish: Pot-au-feu is to France what roast beef is to England (a hearty stew, flavoured with herbs and thickened with marrowbone and root vegetables) Coq au vin (chicken braised in red wine and spices, shallots, caramelized onions, and sautéed mushrooms and garlic) Bouillabaisse (combines clams, lobster, and various types of fish stewed in broth with potatoes, leeks, onions, and spices, all served atop a toasted slice of a baguette) Foi Gras (fattened liver of a duck or goose, usually served as a pâté) Ratatouille (chopped vegetables including tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and eggplant, cooked with olive oil, and topped with melted cheese) Pastries (croissants, eclairs, pain au chocolate, profiteroles, crepes) Baguette Kirsch – cherry liqueur Red wine Dessert wine Champagne, Bellini, Kir Royal, French 75

Bonjour – Hello Au revoir – Goodbye Merci – Thank you Parlez-vous anglais? - Do you speak English? Bienvenue - Welcome